Computed tomography-based finite element analysis to assess fracture risk and osteoporosis treatment

Table 2 Validation studies of the spine

Ref.	Software	Variable	R2	Slope
Silva et al[29]	ABAQUS	10 mm thick vertebral section yield load	0.91	0.86
Martin et al[30]	ADINA	Failure load	0.79	0.57
Crawford et al[31]	ABAQUS	Compressive strength	0.86	0.72
Imai et al[17]	Mechanical Finder	Failure load	0.96	0.88
Imai et al[17]	Mechanical Finder	Minimum principal strain	0.70	0.93
Kinzl et al[33]	ABAQUS	Apparent strength	0.92	1.02